Chapter 43: Infighting

Infighting

The Chen Wangfu returned to its former calm. And ever since that night, Yin Fengzhan had not appeared again.

So, although Nie Jinxuan had anger pent up in her heart, her days were quite comfortable. However, even in such calm days, small ripples would always emerge. For example, the day after Xiao Ru died, the Side Consort Han Luoxue fell ill. Afterwards, the doctor said she had been frightened!

Han Luoxue being frightened was actually understandable. After all, the events of that day were indeed lingering in people's minds. But even so, it still made people feel suspicious, and not two days later, Han Luoxue, citing the reason that Shuyu Xuan was short-handed, transferred Aunt Wu, who had been punished by Nie Jinxuan to work in the kitchen, over.

The matter became meaningful. So these past few days, Qin Yuxia and Bai Meilan would come to find Nie Jinxuan from time to time, and then drag her to the opposite Shuyu Xuan to visit Han Luoxue.

"Ai, this is truly something. Everything was fine, how could the Side Consort sister fall ill just like that? However, the events of that day were truly terrifying. Even I haven't slept well for several days~!"

Every time she came, Qin Yuxia would hang this on her lips and say it again, and today was no exception. After saying this, Qin Yuxia looked at Han Luoxue, who had no reaction, and then changed the subject.

"But regardless, there's no need to worry too much now. Anyway, with Aunt Wu helping out, I suppose the Side Consort sister will get better soon!"

Qin Yuxia's words always carried thorns, and today she was even more prepared. Hearing this, Han Luoxue, who had been smiling, indeed raised her brows and looked at her.

"Hehe~ look at what Yuxia sister is saying, I have no other choice..."

Saying this, Han Luoxue didn't wait for Qin Yuxia to respond and turned her eyes to Nie Jinxuan, who hadn't said a word.

"However, Princess Consort sister, you must understand me. I have no choice either. Shuyu Xuan is short of people on weekdays, but other places in the mansion also need people, so I just made do. But now that I'm ill, only Xing'er is left inside and out, and it's really too busy, so I let Aunt Wu come over to help... After all, Princess Consort sister, you also know that there are many maids in the mansion, but there are really very few who can handle things. So Princess Consort sister... *cough cough*... Princess Consort sister, you must not misunderstand Luoxue..."

Han Luoxue explained with sincerity, coughing lightly from time to time, making her look even more delicate and frail. Seeing this, Qin Yuxia to the side glanced at her with disdain, while Bai Meilan, sitting beside her, smiled without saying a word.

Four women, each with their own thoughts. After quite a while, Nie Jinxuan finally moved her brows and placed the teacup in her hand on the square table to the side with grace.

"Side Consort sister, saying it like that is a bit distant. Could it be that Side Consort sister thinks I am the kind of person who likes to nitpick?"

A faint sentence instantly made everyone present stunned. Seeing their reactions, Nie Jinxuan continued:

"Aunt Wu is someone who can handle things, and now that Side Consort sister is short of people here, letting Aunt Wu come over is naturally beyond reproach. Moreover, it is true that I let Aunt Wu go to the kitchen to help, but it was only for a short time. So now that Side Consort sister has something going on here, naturally handling the matter is the priority. Why does Side Consort sister need to explain to me? I don't mind, as long as Side Consort sister recovers from her illness, that is better than anything else."

Nie Jinxuan's words were reasonable. Hearing this, Han Luoxue's eyes twitched instantly, but then she smiled softly.

"Thank you, Princess Consort sister, for your understanding. However, Princess Consort sister, rest assured, as soon as Luoxue recovers, I will let Aunt Wu go back..."

Looking directly into Nie Jinxuan's eyes, Han Luoxue smiled like a flower. But just as she said this, before her voice fell, Nie Jinxuan waved her hand and sighed slightly.

"Ai, forget it. Since she is already here, why let Aunt Wu go back?"

Nie Jinxuan's tone was peaceful. After saying this, she raised her brows and looked at Han Luoxue.

"Besides, didn't Side Consort sister just say that Shuyu Xuan is short of people? Since that is the case, let Aunt Wu stay. Anyway, Aunt Wu is capable, and if she comes over, she can also take care of things..."

"However, I originally let Aunt Wu go to the kitchen to help temporarily, and then return to the Houyuaner to manage things later. But if Aunt Wu stays in Shuyu Xuan in the future, it seems we will have to find another manager for the Houyuaner to replace her!" ===== CHAPTER 44 =====